Ile De La Cité With Notre Dame And The Sainte Chapelle Family Tour - Paris

Key Details

Mobile Voucher Accepted

Free Cancellation

Duration: 2 Hrs

Departure Time :

1.15pm

Departure Details :

Outside the metro entrance/exit at Pont Marie

Overview

Join us on a tour specially designed for families with children and discover of one of the most charming and historical parts of Paris, the Ile de la Cit. Located on an island on the River seine, in the heart of Paris, the Ile de la Cit is home to some of the most beautiful and famous monuments in the city. Its delightful squares and streets are also the perfect place for an afternoon stroll to admire the many sights along the riverside and soak up the very Parisian atmosphere. Our expert guides have created a special tour of this fascinating area that is suitable for all ages and can be enjoyed by all the family, including young children. Specially designed materials keep younger visitors involved all through the tour.

Inclusions

Skip the long lines at the Sainte Chapelle

Specially designed tour for families with children of all ages

Materials for young children created especially for this tour

Walking tour

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Professional guide

Exclusions

Hotel pick up/drop off

Gratuities (optional)

Food and drinks

Know More about this tour

Start your 2-hour tour on the smaller and equally enchanting Ile St Louis. This tiny island is home to sumptuous mansions, hidden courtyards, wonderful river views and some of the most expensive real estate in Paris. Its narrow streets and peaceful ambiance make it feel like a separate village within the city. Cross over to the Ile de la Cit, and enjoy a walk along the river banks and through the charming flower market. Then its time to skip the often long lines and enter the gem of the island, the Sainte Chapelle. This tiny chapel is home to some of the most dazzling stained glass in the world, much of it dating from the 13th century. Intended to educate the people of the time, the windows should be read like a comic strip. Marvel at the vibrant and beautiful colors as your guide teaches you how to read their stories.Specially designed materials for children will be provided to ensure that younger members of the family are able to participate every step of the way. The guide is fully licensed and specialized in leading tours for groups of all ages.

Your tour will take you past the Conciergerie - medieval palace, revolutionary prison and final home of Queen Marie-Antoinette before she was taken to the guillotine in 1793. Learn of troubles and turmoil during the French Revolution and the stories of some of the famous residents of this infamous prison. See the oldest public clock in Paris, as your stroll continues through one of the prettiest squares in Paris to the oldest bridge in the city.

Your final visit is to the spectacular 850-year-old gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame. Discover its incredible architecture and fascinating history, and of course learn about its most famous resident, Victor Hugos Hunchback of Notre Dame, and hear his colorful and thrilling story. The tour will end at Notre Dame Cathedral.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

In high summer there may be long lines to enter Notre Dame Cathedral and there is no skip the line access to the Cathedral. If the lines are too long during your tour your guide may choose not to go in, and you will be free to enter at your leisure during free time at the end of the tour (the tour will end at Notre Dame).

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Not wheelchair accessible

Comfortable shoes are recommended

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel within 3 calendar days (72 hours) of the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the undiscounted tour price.

If you cancel between 4 to 7 Calendar days before scheduled tour departure,the cancellation charge will be 50% of the undiscounted tour price.

If you cancel at least 8 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure time, there is no cancellation fee. You will receive Full Refund for the paid amount.

Please note that in case of No show, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the listed tour fare.